Support Patients and Carers (currently suspended due to Covid 19 restrictions)
- Reinstate regular OOSO visits to the upper GI ward when allowed
- Establish bi-annual half-day networking conferences at the Churchill when allowed
- Expand our team of patient ‘buddy’s’ and trained volunteers
- Hold an OOSO outdoor BBQ social event in the Autumn
Online Support
- Maintain 6-weekly 'Zoom' support group sessions inviting guest speakers
- Keep the website refreshed
- Circulate a regular e-newsletter
- Input to the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) and Prehabilitation projects
- Represent OOSO on various regional and national NHS patient focussed forums
Raise Funds to Sustain OOSO and Invest in the Upper GI Ward
- By 31 Mar 2023 raise a minimum of £10k (£5K running costs / £5K+ investment)
- By 31 Mar 2023 ensure a £30k reserve to sustain OOSO for future years
- Raise the profile of OOSO
- Click here to see the latest OOSO Accounts